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THE SIGNAL
Powered by Gnosis Safe · Polygon · USDC

How Escrow Protects You

The Signal uses on-chain escrow so neither side can get burned. Funds are locked in a Smart Contract and only released when you approve.

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Client
Buyer
Gnosis Safe
2-of-2 multisig
Partner
Seller
Platform co-sign required
MILESTONES
M1
M2
M3

THE ESCROW FLOW

6 steps, zero trust required

01Deal AgreedBoth parties

Terms are set in stone

Partner and client agree on scope, milestones, and total amount. Everything is written into an on-chain Smart Contract — no ambiguity.

02Safe DeployedAutomated

A Gnosis Safe is created

A 2-of-2 multisig wallet is deployed on Polygon. Only the platform co-signer can execute a release — and only after client approval.

03Client FundsClient

USDC locked in escrow

The client sends the full deal amount in USDC to the Safe address. Funds are on-chain, visible to everyone, and nobody can touch them unilaterally.

04Work BeginsPartner

Milestones unlock sequentially

The first milestone activates. Partner delivers work. No payment can leave until the client explicitly approves each milestone.

05Client ApprovesClient

One click releases payment

The client reviews deliverables and clicks Approve. This triggers the co-signed Safe transaction instantly — no bank, no delay.

06Funds ReleasedAutomated

Payment sent on-chain

Partner's share goes directly to their wallet. Platform fee is auto-deducted at the same time. Everything is verifiable on Polygonscan.

WHAT YOU GET

Built-in guarantees

Funds are locked

Client USDC sits in a Gnosis Safe multisig. Neither party can withdraw without co-signature.

Full transparency

Every transaction is on Polygon. Anyone can verify the Safe balance and payment history on Polygonscan.

No single point of failure

The 2-of-2 Safe requires both client approval and platform co-signature before any funds move.

Instant settlement

Approvals trigger on-chain execution in seconds — no bank wires, no payment delays.

BOTH SIDES WIN

Designed for trust

Client
Buying the service
  • You lock funds, but you keep control
  • No payment leaves without your approval
  • Dispute resolution if deliverables fail
  • Full on-chain audit trail
Partner
Providing the service
  • Funds are locked before you start work
  • No chargeback risk — payment is on-chain
  • Instant settlement when client approves
  • Verifiable proof of payment for your records

UNDER THE HOOD

Battle-tested infrastructure

Web3 projects spend an estimated $0B+ annually on external services — audits, marketing, development, legal. That is the market this escrow rail is built for.

Gnosis Safe
Multisig wallet
Polygon
L2 blockchain
USDC
Circle stablecoin

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